Dec 3, 2007
What Did a Friend Teach You?
Our friends are our informal mentors who help us understand the rules and norms of different situations in our world. For example, my friend Joan taught me that life need to be experienced. Joan's mother was constantly critical of all the traveling that she did. Joan traveled to every Continent but Antarctica and died at 37 years old. I feel that she got to see the world before she died. This has made me realize the importance living life to its fullest and having fulfilling life experiences. Please tell in a paragraph about how a friend helped you learn an important life lesson. This entry is due on December 10th because of the late posting.
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I once had a friend named Leree' who was raped by her boyfriend, his older brother, and two of his brothers friends when she was 14. The boys left town after this horrible act. He had asked her to have sex with him longed before it happened and she refused but what he did not tell her was that he had HIV/AIDS. A couple of months later when she went to the doctor, they told her that she had full blown AIDS and that she would not live to see her 16th birthday. She died two weeks after her 15th birthday. The boys were never found. What she had taught me was to not let certain obstacles in your life stop you from persuing your dreams. She had told me that she wanted us to go to the same college so that we could both be pediatricians. Little did she know that she would not live to see that dream. She also taught me that God does things for a reason. Her mother used to cry and say things like "Why you," and she would reply "Why not me?" She would always say that she would never wish that on anyone. She felt that it was destined to happen and that God had it in his plan and that everything he does is right. I admire her bravery and she will be greatly missed.
I have a lot of friends who go through the same things I go through. And I understand and learn from what they tell me about their life experiences. Such as when my best friend was giong through some things with her mom and on this particular she got fed up. So she ran away but what she didn't know was that her mother had called the police and filed a missing person report on her. And when she did finally come home from staying with one of her friends her mother was very upset at her but gald that she was okay. They talked through their problems and thier donig a lot better now. I've learned from her experience that I just have to go and talk to my parents about my problems and the issues that I have with them at times.
I have a friend named Deja Baker that taught me alot. She showed me how to put my artistic talents to the test. She also helped me become a more open-minded, and layed back person. I love Deja for being such a great friend, and I love the rest of my friends also for being the same.
My friend shave always taught me to pursue my dreams. They have picked a few things from them, never give up on something you truly feel passionate about. I want to major in Animation and I also want to have a degree in Graphic Designs as well. At first when I saw Sarah, Deja, and Shareka's ar work I was a little nervous because I realised that they were so much better at than me, but they kept telling me to not let that stop me and pretty soon I have been taking art classes and looking up various art colleges. They are the reason why I come to school and why strive to become who I am and who I want to be.
In my life I have had lots of friends that have made stupid decisions in life. My friend Willie was in oak park riding around with some guys and they stole a crotch rocket and by the time they left oak park and was stopped by the police. and was sentenced to three years in juvenile. I learn you cant trust everyone.
I havent had many friends who i could confide in or tell my personall business to but a few people have confided in me a multiple of times and form what i was told i learned that i shouldn't hold on to the past and live in resentment because i'll never have time to enjoy the good things and people in my life and before i know it my life could end and the spirit of resentment could still be on my heart and i'll never see the gates of Heaven!
In the past I had alot of situations in my life. I have a brother name Darryl he was always there when it came down to handleing buisness. It was two summers ago me and my brother Jay were walking home from our cousins house it was late. These boys were following us I didn't notice it at first. One of them walked up to my brother and ask for the time he told them then he hit my brother in the face. I hit the boy and the rest of his friends ran up and started jumping me. My brother darryl ran down the street to get my older brother ricardo. When he came down the street he helped me fight but we ended up getting beat up at the end. I was so mad about losing my phone and my jewelry my brother sat me down. He told me all of it was material things that can be replaced if I woul of lost my life it wouldv'e been something tragic. he showed me that you have to live your life no matter the conseqences. It's going to be trials and tribulations in the process but in the end your making it out to see another day.
Britnie,
This was a terrible thing to happen to a young girl. Use her as your inspiration.
Ms. A
Destiny,
As a young person, you will make mistakes. It is good to remember that your parents love you unconditionally.
Ms. A
Donald,
Some of my friends made some dumb mistakes when I was growing up. Their decisions taught me to have better judgement.
Ms. A
Dejuan,
You can replace your stuff. Sure it is sad to loose something that you really like. Especially something such as jewlery. However, you can't be replaced!
Ms. A
My bestfriend Brandi Lamb taught me alot. She taught me to always put myself first before anyone else. She taught me how to be classy. Because of her, I know how to carry myself like a young lady should. I mean I learned a lot on my own and from my mom. But she taught me a few tricks. She taught me how to fight with words. Im used to fighting with my fist instead of just letting things go. She told me one day that fighting is not [[LADY LIKE]] and that if you can hurt someone with words... then your one hell of a woman.(excuse my language) So now I carry myself with even more respect. And now I`ve grown to be a better lady.
I have a friend named Monique and she taught me to be independent in life.She showed me not to rely or depend on people.I am independent.Being herself helped me become a better person.I know not be like her and choose best things .If i can't have whats best to choose the next best thing is whay she told me.I appreciate her showing and guiding me in the right path.
My friends and I have gone through some of the same experiences or similar situations, in which we all learn from each other. Some of the mistakes that my friends have made, I see them and I don't judge them or fault that but they tell me like "Ashly, this isn't something you should do, I've done it and I regret it, I don't want you to go through the same thing." It's a good feeling knowing that I have friends that are willing to look out for me and I can learn from them and I they teach me how to live a better way of life outside of my parents mentoring me.
One of my best friends is a mother of two children. Instead of droping out of school and depending on others she has done the total opposite. She graduated from highschool with honors and went on to college. She takes wonderful care of her kids and stays on top of her school work. Watching her has shown me that you can do anything if you put your heart and mind to it. There should not be any excuses. I have too acheived most of my goals and plan to go to college and raise my child the best way that i know how.
I have a bestfriend named Ciera Allison, one of the only people I consider a real friend, Shes there for me whenever I need her, and the same for her. One of the most important things I have learnrd from her is trust very few, and dont let anyone dicourage you about what you do, how you do it, and when you do it. Because in the end its only there opinion, and yours decesion. So basically, dont let anyone but you make your mind.
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